Status:
valid
Authors:
(Triana & Planch.) W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 176 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525802
Common Names
- Alicia macrodisca
- Macrodisca Alicia
- Macrodisca
Synonyms
- Mascagnia macrodisca (Triana & Planch.) Nied. [unknown]
- Hiraea macrodisca Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Mascagnia anisopetala macrodisca (Triana & Planch.) Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Alicia macrodisca (also called Large-disk Alicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, where it grows in dry forests and scrubland. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alicia macrodisca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alicia macrodisca is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alicia macrodisca is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Alicia macrodisca
Alicia macrodisca is native to South Africa.
Alicia macrodisca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alicia macrodisca?
Alicia macrodisca
What are the common names of Alicia macrodisca?
Large-disked Alicia
What is the natural habitat of Alicia macrodisca?
Tropical rainforests of Central America
Species in the Alicia genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
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Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,